# Temple Run vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is rating: Block Blast！ at 4.9 against Temple Run's 4.4. Block Blast！ also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 418K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast！'s.

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Block Blast！ every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 418K | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#8** |
| Size | 373 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Action, #86 Top Free · Casual, #197 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to steal a cursed idol and escape relentless pursuers through ancient temples and treacherous ruins. Navigate a maze of obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters in this fast-paced endless running game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to turn, jump, and slide, Race through ancient temples and ruins, Collect coins and unlock characters, Boost power-ups, Challenge friends and climb leaderboards

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive
- 💎 Customizable characters
- 🌳 Detailed jungle environments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive obstacles
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent controls and unresponsive swipes
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Incorrect score tracking and display

**Requested features**

- More character and environment variety
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Offline mode


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Casual, #10 Top Free · Puzzle, #14 Top Free · Games, #102 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle saga, Endless high score hunt, Strategic puzzle gameplay, Adventure mode, Offline fun

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More game modes and level variety
- Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
- Progression and rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run free?

Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Blast！ free?

Block Blast！ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 418K ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.

### Do Temple Run or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both Temple Run and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Block Blast！?

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Temple Run or Block Blast！?

Temple Run currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Block Blast！ at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*